Terri at Sewfantastic shows how she made a 42″ x 42″ rainbow hexie floor pillow saying she got the inspiration for it from her four-year old daughter. The hexagons are 2 inch in size making the project go together quickly. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Jigsaw puzzle baby quilt
This quilt is not as hard to piece as it seems. Get the know-how at Helping Little Hands, plus see photos of her darling little boy, the lucky recipient of this quilt.
Image credit: Helping Little Hands
… Read More ...Tutorial: Christmas ornament balls
Kelly of My Simple Walk shares how to make Christmas ornament balls with step-by-step instructions on her blog. She adds these are good even off the tree with a bunch displayed in a glass bowl. I bet so! Go HERE … Read More ...
Tutorial: Machine bind quilted projects {both sides}
Amy of Amy Made That! has learned how to whip through the last phase of her quilt-y projects by machine binding them on both sides. If you’ve always wanted to try this technique, get on over to Amy’s post to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Propeller quilt block
Cassandra of Mighty Distractible created this stack of quilt blocks and I don’t mind admitting I’d like them all. Since she probably has plans for them, it’s great she shares step-by-step how to make one. That’s right, I said one. … Read More ...
Baby quilt from simple HSTs
Rikka of Ricochet and Away! says she designed this baby quilt by fiddling around with a bunch of HSTs (half square triangles) in a computer program. Love the results. Go HERE to learn more.
Image credit: Ricochet and Away!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Hexagon coasters by Miss Print
Kaye of Miss Print shares on her blog how to make quilted hexagon (hexie) coasters. She used two techniques that a quilter will find useful, quilt-as-you-go and English paper piecing. Go HERE to get the know-how.
Image credit: Miss … Read More ...
Nauti pillow from EZ Dresden ruler
The talent behind Celtic Thistle took the EZ Dresden Ruler Challenge by the Salt Lake City Modern Quilt Guild and made her Nautical-themed pillow, shown. She shares step-by-step instructions on how she did it. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: … Read More ...
Tips for machine quilting by Wendy
Wendy of Late to Create shares some quilting tips on her blog after readers sent her lots of questions. I don’t want to share any here, so get on over to her blog to see what she has to say. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pears placemats and napkins
Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife showcases more of her yummy Fruitful Hands fabric line in these quilted placemats and matching napkins. The soft, gentle color palette makes me yearn for a cozy cup of tea with a friend. Perfect for … Read More ...
Tutorial: Reversible mug rug with Batman Print
A very thoughtful mom who blogs over at Crafty Stacy made this rug and tea cup as a gift for her eldest daughter leaving for college. She combined some strip piecing and a simple nine patch to complete the top. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pixie Hexie Wallet with Olive the Ostrich
Sara of Sew Sweetness created this small wallet using fabric from the Olive the Ostrich collection by Laurie Wisbrun for Robert Kaufman. She backs a paper pieced hexagon base with flexible interfacing and then glues it to a metal purse … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stars and crazy heart Christmas decor
Get your Christmas groove on with Ros of Ros Made Me as she starts her countdown to the holidays with the first of many tutorials she’s hosting on her blog. Perfect for decor or gifts, this six point star softie … Read More ...
Tutorial: Double Flip HST quilt block
Now that school has started, Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy, is relishing the extra time she has for sewing. She started by creating this quilt block from fabric out of Laura Gunn’s Cosmos Collection. I need to know how … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilt-y potholder by Noble Wife
Jacquelynne of The Nobel Wife has the perfect project for using up orphan or test quilt blocks. None available, just pick a favorite pattern and get started sewing. Practical and pretty, this is a great item to make for your … Read More ...